AS routs EustaceMonitor Staff Reports
EUSTACE–Two four-run innings powered the Tyler All Saints Trojans past
the hosting Eustace Bulldogs 10-1 Monday.
The Bulldogs were scheduled to host Brownsboro Tuesday night in their
final non-district contest.
Eustace will open District 14-3A baseball play on the road against the
Mineola Yellowjackets at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 20.
The Bulldogs will return home for their second district game at 6:30
p.m. Tuesday, March 24, when they host the Canton Eagles.
Monday, the visiting Trojans opened the contest with a four-run first
inning, tagging starting pitcher Addison Scott for several long shots,
including a couple of doubles.
The Bulldogs threatened in the bottom of the second inning when Jacob
Petillo got aboard on a single, but he wound up stranded.
All Saints put together another four-run inning in the top of the third
off Bulldog reliever Ryan Compton to take a commanding 8-0 lead.
The lone Bulldog run came in the fifth inning, when Braden Strickland
nailed his fifth home run of the season.
Scott, a freshman, took the loss for the Bulldogs, while Trojan starter
Dillon Buhrkuhl got the win.
Scott, Compton and Tyson Oliver gave up 11 hits to the Trojans, while
Buhrkuhl and four relievers scattered seven hits. All Saints committed
one error, while the Bulldogs committed two.

Canton knocks off PanthersMonitor Staff Reports
CANTON–The hosting Canton Eagles used a two-hit pitching performance to
roll up a 10-0 win over the visiting Mabank Panthers Monday.
The Panthers were scheduled to open District 15-4A baseball play at home
Tuesday against the Terrell Tigers.
Friday, March 20, the Panthers travel to play the Red Oak Hawks in a 7
p.m. contest, and will return home to host the Mesquite Poteet Pirates
at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.
Next Friday, March 27, the Panthers will visit the Forney Jackrabbits
for a district contest.
The Eagles started fast, generating a 7-0 lead in the first inning off
Mabank starter Micah Parrish, who took the loss.
Canton starter Johnathan Huddle and reliever Nick Garrison combined for
the two-hit shutout.
Canton added three runs in the third inning when Tanner Smith nailed a
three-RBI home run.

Malakoff Boosters set
tourneySpecial to The Monitor
MALAKOFF–The Malakoff Athletic Booster annual scholarship golf
tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at the Indian Oaks Golf
Course in Peeltown.
“If you’re a golfer, you won’t want to miss this tourney,” Booster Club
president Tim Samples said. “It is a fun four-man scramble, with good
food.
“Most importantly, all money raised will support scholarships for
deserving Malakoff ISD athletes,” Samples pointed out.
Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a
shotgun start at 2 p.m.
“Prior to start of the tournament, we will have contests, including a
bulls-eye,” Samples said. “The tournament will also award prizes for
closest to the pin and longest drive.”
Various sponsorship packages are still available – interested sponsors
may contact Samples for package opportunities. The cost for a four-man
team is $150, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and awards.
“We are anticipating a successful tournament, but are hoping to exceed
our own expectations,” Samples said.
“As adults, players and sponsors, we always have a great day of fun at
this tournament,” he added. “We want to continue to raise the level of
fun, but also raise money for the kids.
“We know how many students need our help. It is a great responsibility,”
he said.
If you are interested in an exclusive sponsorship or entering a four-man
team, please contact Samples at (903) 920-8699.